Santa Cruz Little League is committed to providing a safe and positive environment for our players, and that starts with our dedicated volunteers. All volunteers must complete two types of background checks which are specific requirements set forth by Little League International and the State of California.
1.) Annual background check
Little League International requires its local leagues to annually conduct a nationwide background check on its volunteers as part of its Child Protection Program. Parents and anyone else interested in volunteering must annually complete, sign, and submit a Little League Volunteer Application along with a government-issued photo ID to SCLL in order for the league to conduct a full criminal background check and other state requirements.
This is required for all potential managers, coaches, local Board members, and any other persons, volunteers, and/or hired workers who provide regular services to SCLL or who have repetitive access to, or contact with, players or teams.
SCLL uses an online background check service (JDP) and you will be emailed a personal link to start the process.
2.) One-time background check with fingerprinting
In 2023, California passed a new law requiring all adult volunteers (age 18 and older) in contact with a youth to complete a Live Scan background check (the digital version of inked fingerprinting). Every organization requires its own Live Scan check, so even if you have done Live Scan for a different organization you will still need to complete it for Santa Cruz Little League. However, you only need to do this once for SCLL, and SCLL pays the cost.
The Live Scan fingerprinting process only takes a few minutes. SCLL will provide opportunities to complete your Live Scan at events such as our player evaluations and opening day. We will also provide details on how you can complete it at a time that is convenient for you. Our Volunteer Coordinator will reach out to all volunteers who need to complete this.
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All applicants subject to a criminal record check will have their fingerprints retained by the CA DOJ and searched against other fingerprints on file, including latent fingerprints. All applicants have a right to obtain a copy of their criminal history record, if any. An applicant has the right to challenge the accuracy and completeness of their criminal history record and to obtain a determination as to the validity of their record before the agency makes a final determination concerning their eligibility for adoption, employment, certification, licensing, or permitting.